Saint-Martin-d'Hères
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| Saint-Martin-d'Hères | ||
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  Saint-Martin-d'Hères | ||
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Location within Rhône-Alpes region  Saint-Martin-d'Hères | ||
| Coordinates: 45°10′02″N 5°45′55″E / 45.1672°N 5.7653°ECoordinates: 45°10′02″N 5°45′55″E / 45.1672°N 5.7653°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Rhône-Alpes | |
| Department | Isère | |
| Arrondissement | Grenoble | |
| Canton | Saint-Martin-d’Hères-Nord, Saint-Martin-d’Hères-Sud | |
| Intercommunality | Agglomeration community of the Grenoble Alpes Métropole | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | René Proby | |
| Area | ||
| • Land1 | 9.26 km2 (3.58 sq mi) | |
| Population (2005) | ||
| • Population2 | 35,500 | |
| • Population2 Density | 3,800/km2 (9,900/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 38421 / 38400 | |
| Elevation |
206–610 m (676–2,001 ft) (avg. 234 m or 768 ft) | |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | ||
Saint-Martin-d'Hères is a commune in the Isère department in south-eastern France.
It is the largest suburb of the city of Grenoble, and is adjacent to it on the east.
Education
It is the home of the Université Stendhal, a center of higher education in the region. The university features the Centre universitaire d'études françaises (CUEF). The CUEF offers second language instruction in French, and attracts students from a variety of foreign countries. Several universities in the United States sponsor study-abroad programs affiliated with the CUEF.
Notable natives
- Cristobal Huet - Goalie for the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL
- Tristan Vautier - racing driver
Points of interest
See also
- Urban unit of Grenoble
References
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